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The City of Humboldt had a population of 4,771 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Humboldt is located at latitude 42.7208 and longitude -94.2152 in Humboldt County. The formal boundaries for the City of Humboldt encompass a land area of 4.62 sq. miles and a water area of 0.16 sq. miles. Humboldt County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Humboldt has a C2 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place legally coextensive with a county subdivision but treated as independent of any county subdivision. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Humboldt is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Humboldt County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,771 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,026 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,500 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,025 |
| Median Home Value | $173,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,135 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,402 (65.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 624 (29.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 109 (5.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,026 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Family Households | 1,384 (68.3%) |
The table below compares Humboldt to the other 1,026 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 90 | 91st |
| Population Density | # 285 | 72nd |
| Median Household Income | # 337 | 67th |
| Per Capita Income | # 167 | 84th |
| Diversity Index | # 371 | 64th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
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